A healthier alternative to fried Buffalo Wings. One bite and you will fall in love with these Baked Boneless Buffalo Wings! Perfect for game days, parties etc.
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 large egg or 2 egg whites
- ¼ cup milk
- 3 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into small chunks or strips (about ¾ lb. of chicken)
Sauce:
- ¼ Cup Buffalo Wing Sauce (I prefer Frank’s)
- 1-2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat
oven to 475 degrees. Combine the flour, panko breadcrumbs, paprika,
salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper in a small mixing bowl. Whisk the
egg(s) and milk together in a small bowl.
- Place a piece of foil or parchment paper onto a cookie sheet and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Working
with one piece of chicken at a time, dip each piece into the egg
mixture, then into the breading blend; then repeat the process so that
each piece of chicken is double coated. (Tip: Use one hand to handle the
egg mixture and the other hand for the breading to make it easier.) (Or
to save time just dip once in the egg mixture then the breading blend.)
- Arrange
the chicken on the baking sheet and then spray a light coating of
cooking spray over the chicken pieces. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until
chicken is cooked through and begins to lightly brown.
- Turn
the heat up to broil and continue to cook the chicken for 1-2 more
minutes or until the surface begins to become golden brown and crispy.
- As
the chicken cooks, combine the Buffalo Wing Sauce, butter, and water in
a microwave-safe dish. (Or in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.)
Cover and microwave on high until the mixture begins to bubble, then
remove, stir and keep covered to stay hot.
- When
the chicken pieces are cooked, remove them from the oven and let them
cool for a minute. Toss chicken and hot sauce mixture in a bowl until
all pieces are coated. Serve immediately.
Notes
- rather fry these: Fry in 4-6 cups of vegetable oil heated to 375 degrees F. Once the chicken is breaded, chill for 15 minutes then 5-6 minutes then remove them and place on a plate lined with . Then toss with the buffalo sauce.
- To make ahead- Once the chicken is cooked through but before the 1-2 min. broil, take the chicken out of the oven. Let cool completely then freeze. When ready to bake, remove from freezer and bake at 400 degrees F for about 15 minutes or until warmed through. Toss with sauce and serve.